1980 — Signed and inscribed by author upon front free endpaper. 280 pages. "Deals with the shrimps of the Pacific Coast of Canada. The seaward limit of the region corresponds to the outer perimeter of Canada's Fishing Zone 5, i.e. 200 nautical miles (321 km) from the outer coast. Eighty-five species are listed, and each species is given a common name. Complete keys, with accompanying diagrams, are provided. Accounts of 82 species include detailed morphological descriptions and halftone illustrations, notes on colour, main distinguishing characters, maximum carapace and total lengths, total known geographic and bathymetric ranges, first known local capture, and information on biology and economic importance. Seventeen species are recorded for the first time... Included are sections on shrimp parasites, sexing of shrimps, use of keys, explanation of measurements, and also a gazetteer, glossary, partial synonymy, and index to scientific and common names. Eight plates and a frontspiece illustrate the colours of 41 shrimp species when live." - Abstract. Book clean, tight and unmarked with light wear. Average wear with several short edge-tears to dust jacket which is now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A quality signed copy of this exceptional reference. Book
